Special Education Teacher Banner Academy

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Posted:
23-Feb-22
Location:
Tempe, Arizona
Salary:
Open
Categories:
Nursing Support
Internal Number:
R67268
Primary City/State:
Tempe, Arizona
Department Name:
Banner Academy-School
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
**$2,500.00 Sign-on Incentive for this position- requires a two (2) year
commitment.
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If you are a certified middle school or high school  ENGLISH, MATH
OR SPECIAL EDUCATION
  TEACHER, 
with a great deal of content knowledge,  
then we want to hear from you!
At Banner Academy this teaching position is a full time year round non-contracted position with excellent Banner Health benefits. The Banner Academy school calendar is aligned with the majority of the Phoenix area school districts, and also offers a summer school program option.  You would receive Banner Health benefits and not pay into the AZ retirement fund.
Banner Academy is a nationally accredited private day school located in Tempe AZ. We provide educational services for students in grades 4-12 who are emotionally fragile, learning disabled or high functioning on the autism spectrum. Our school offers core academic courses as well as elective courses for all students and operates with a 6:1 student to staff ratio. The therapeutic learning environment is highly structured with an individualized approach to academic instruction, behavior management, life, social and transition skills, as well as the social emotional well-being of the student.
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**$2,500.00 Sign-on Incentive for this position- requires a two (2) year
commitment.
For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided nationally recognized, comprehensive behavioral health care for patients of all ages faced with the challenges of psychiatric, behavioral health, or chemical dependency problems. Six locations in and around Phoenix (including Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sun City West) make it easy for our patients to find help, and easy for you to have the neighborhood and lifestyle you want. Banner Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing safe, confidential and compassionate treatment.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides academic instruction to patients/students K-12 in various academic areas with a primary focus on individualized instruction in accordance with school, state, and accreditation standards and guidelines.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides academic instruction to students in various academic areas with a primary focus on individualized instruction in accordance with school, state, and accreditation standards and guidelines. Performs academic and needs assessments as necessary. Ensures students' progress in relation to goal objectives.
2. Responsible for the education of students. Develops lesson plans and curriculum unless provided by the school to ensure educational needs are being met. Provides specialized instructional techniques/activities through individual sessions designed to meet the educational needs of children, including use of online resources and computer software. Orders appropriate educational material based on needs.
3. Manages education plans and provides ongoing support. Properly communicates and provides feedback. Maintains/prepares grading, progress reports, individualized education program (IEP), transcripts, and educational summaries. Records and gathers data for program requirements.
4. Assists - with coordination of school re-entry visits as needed. Provides parents with home strategies as appropriate to the child.
5. Maintains a safe, clean and organized learning environment, whether at child's bedside or classroom setting.
6. May provide instruction in non-academic areas and transportation services to students.
7. This position services the special educational needs of students. Interacts with all disciplines within the facility including nursing, family therapists, case managers and adjunctive therapies. Outside the facility, interacts with case managers, probation officers, school psychologists, school counselors, school teachers, officials from other treatment facilities and parents of students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in education or related field and necessary certification from the
Arizona Department of Education.
Teachers in a non-clinical ( previously behavioral)
setting must posses a certification in English, Social Studies, Science, Math or
Special Education.  Additionally, they must be certified by the state to teach at the middle and high school levels. 
Requires knowledge typically achieved with 1 - 2 years of experience in related setting. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, creative thinking, prioritizing and flexible problem solving. Requires ability to apply learning principles. May be required to possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy
Employees working at Banner Academy must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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